Overview

• Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange plans to leave Jalna for Mumbai on August 27 and begin an indefinite fast on August 29 if a 10% OBC quota is not granted.
• The Bombay High Court said no demonstration can be held at Azad Maidan without prior permission, noting public spaces cannot be occupied indefinitely and suggesting Kharghar as an alternative site.
• The bench issued notice to Jarange, referenced the Supreme Court’s Amit Sahni ruling, and listed the matter for further hearing on September 9.
• State officials urged a postponement due to Ganeshotsav, with the chief minister’s OSD meeting Jarange and the government highlighting heavy police deployment during the festival.
• Jarange said his lawyers will seek permission and he vowed a peaceful, lawful protest, reiterating the demand to classify all Marathas as Kunbis for a 10% OBC reservation.